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JAPN_V 101 025 2024W2 L9 Quiz (Practice - not for grade - multiple attempts)

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Translate the following sentence into Japanese. Do not use kanji. I don't think Professor Yamashita liked dancing when he was a child.

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Question restatement: Translate the sentence 'I don't think Professor Yamashita liked dancing when he was a child.' into Japanese without using kanji. Option 1: わたしはやましたせんせいはこどものとき、おどるのがすきじゃなかったとおもいます。 - This is a valid translation. It mirrors the English meaning and uses no kanji. The inclusion of わたしは as the topic is acceptable, and おどるのがすきじゃなかったとおもいます conveys 'did not like dancing' with the nuance of the speaker's belief. A minor stylistic choice, but correct. Option 2: わたしは、やましたせんせいはこどものとき、おどるのがすきじゃなかったとおもいます。 - Also correct. The comma after わたしは is stylistically fine......Login to view full explanation

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